Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hartford, Kansas
Honored By
Mrs. Kim Joost
Relationship
Daughter
WAS A MEDIC WITH 80TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION IN THE CENTRAL PHILIPPINES, DURING THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC. UNIT ATTACHED TO 40TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND 503RD PARACHUTE REGIMENT. HE WAS A STUDENT AT KANSAS STATE TEACHERS OF EMPORIA WHEN HE ENLISTED.